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Colored Belts & Testing

Does Kung Fu Have Belts? (Complete Belt System Explained)

April 1, 2023 by Jeff Campbell

Kung Fu is a kind of generic name for all Chinese martial arts. And there’s a big difference between different forms of Kung Fu. But does Kung Fu have belts? Belts are used in some Kung Fu styles, such as Shaolin Kung Fu, to indicate the level of skill and experience of the practitioner. Other … Read more

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Taekwondo Belt Order: Complete Ranking System Guide

January 26, 2023November 24, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Taekwondo is one of the best-known martial arts. But not all martial arts use a belt system. And those that do, often use a system that is different from everyone else’s. So what is the Taekwondo belt order? The Taekwondo belt order differs slightly depending on the organization being followed. In the ATA, the order … Read more

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Muay Thai Belt System or Ranking (Does it Have Belts?)

January 26, 2023September 27, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Muay Thai is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. Most martial arts use a colored belt system. However, you rarely see Muay Thai fighters wearing belts? So, is there a Muay Thai belt system? As a general rule, there is no formal belt system in Muay Thai and traditional schools do … Read more

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Black Belt in BJJ?

January 13, 2025August 25, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a hard martial art to learn. And compared to many martial arts, it can take a lot longer to earn a black belt and become a true master of it. But how long does it take to get a black belt in BJJ? On average a BJJ black belt is achieved in … Read more

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Black Belt in Taekwondo?

January 26, 2023July 10, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Taekwondo sometimes gets a bad reputation for handing out black belts too quickly. But for many, kids especially, having a realistically achievable goal helps keep them motivated. So how long does it take to get a black belt in Taekwondo? As a general rule in Taekwondo, a first degree black belt takes 3 to 5 … Read more

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Black Belt in Karate?

April 11, 2025June 21, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Karate is the best-known martial art, and getting a black belt in Karate is a remarkable achievement. But how long does it take to get a black belt in Karate? Getting a black belt in Karate takes an average time of 3 to 5 years. However, this depends on how many days a week is … Read more

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Karate Belt Order – All Ranking Systems Explained

November 15, 2022June 18, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Just as many martial arts use a belt ranking system to rate students’ progress and knowledge, Karate is no exception. But if you are just starting out, or your child is, what is the Karate belt order? The Karate belt order is:  8th kyū: White belt 7th kyū: Yellow belt 6th kyū: Orange belt 5th … Read more

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How Often Can You Grade in Taekwondo?

November 13, 2024June 8, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Everyone loves to measure their progress. And for younger Taekwondo students especially, that new belt can be quite motivating. But how often can you grade in Taekwondo? As a general rule, students can grade in Taekwondo every 3 months, provided that they train at least 2 or 3 days per week. If they train less … Read more

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Taekwondo Black Belt Testing Requirements (Time and Skills)

November 13, 2024June 8, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Taekwondo sometimes gets a bad rap in martial arts, and we hear stories of black belts being handed out very quickly. So, what are the Taekwondo black belt requirements? In most cases, to test for a Taekwondo black belt, the practitioner has to have been training for a minimum of three years. The Taekwondo black … Read more

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Jiu-Jitsu Belt System Guide (BJJ and Japanese Belts)

February 16, 2023April 20, 2022 by Jeff Campbell

Jiu-Jitsu is a Japanese martial art. But there’s also a Brazilian variation (BJJ), and that version has 1 set of belts for kids and another for adults. So how many belts are there in Jiu-Jitsu? As a general rule, there are 5 belts in BJJ, not counting levels above black, with 4 additional ones for … Read more

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